Sourcing Manager, CAPEX + MRO

You Will:

• Seek, qualify, and establish working relationships with capital equipment & MRO suppliers.
• Establish relationships with key strategic & transactional supply partners.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, R&D, and facility leads to translate functional needs into sourcing objectives.
• Execute Strategic Sourcing Events (RFPs, RFQs & RFIs) for equipment & MRO. 
• Develop & execute to MRO cost savings targets.
• Establish and maintain redundancy plans and risk mitigation strategies.
• Negotiate favorable contract agreements for CapEx and MRO materials & services.
• Own CapEx & MRO supplier relationship management.
• Monitor supplier performance and engage key stakeholders for input.
• Develop KPI metrics, regular reporting & communications for MRO contract adherence
• Communicate with Senior Leadership team members

You Have:

• 6-8 years of Strategic Sourcing work experience, supporting operations/manufacturing/ fulfillment functions. 
• In depth experience with executing Sourcing Events in the CapEx & MRO categories
• Strong Business Acumen
• Interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of leadership & the ability to influence and drive internal & external decisions
• Understanding of operational flows within a facility.
• Expert knowledge of the MRO related categories and taxonomy. Must possess quantitative skills to analyze complex price quotes from vendors and evaluate them against business requirements.
• Working knowledge of sourcing, supply chain management and/or inventory management principles and methodologies
• Experience with MRO Spend management
• Comfortable working in a fluid environment, managing fluctuating priorities
• Excellent negotiation skills and contract optimization skills
• BS/BA degree or equivalent years of Strategic Sourcing experience